PHOTOSHOP : CREATIVE CHALLENGES

The best way to get better is to practice! Follow the instructions but use your judgement and creativity to make it happen. (Don't forget to ask for help!)

1. Remove pink spots using spot heal ing brush Step 1: Add a NEW Blank Layer above the background layer and rename it to “SPOT HEALING”.

Step 2: Select the spot healing brush, then select the “Sample ALL Layers” and Content-Aware option selected in the option bar at the top.

Step 3: Click on the pink spots to heal them. Remove all pink spots.

Once completed, SAVE image AS “Spot healing” to desktop.

2. Remove 2-3 items from the photo - using the content aware f i l l

Step 1: Create a duplicate (copy) of photos - rename the copy to content aware fill Step 2: To use Content-Aware Fill, we first need to draw a selection (use lasso tool) around the object or area we want to remove or replace. Step 3: Go to Edit > Fill.

Then select content-aware in the contents section at the top. Once completed, SAVE image AS “Content-Aware” to desktop.

3. Remove background of sky and replace it with any new background (be creative) You have 2 options: Option 1: Use the quick selection or magnetic lasso tool- make sure to refine the edge. Option 2 (NEW): Use the background eraser tool - adjust the tolerance to low (8%)

Once completed, SAVE image AS “Background removal” to desktop.

4. Colour splash ef fect - turning photo into black and white with a splash of colour Step 1: Choose the quick selection tool and select the GREEN leaf - emphasis! Step 2: Then select Layer > New > Layer Via Cut (the green leave is on a new layer) Step 3: Select background layer and now go to Image >adjustments >black & white Once completed, SAVE image AS “Colour Splash” to desktop. 5. Change colour of object using Adjustment layers Step 1: Make a selection (quick selection tool) around the object - ORANGE car, then go to the Image> Adjustments > Hue/Saturation. * Make sure the Colourize box is selected and use the above sliders to determine the colour of your choice. Step 2: By clicking on the layer you can change the colour of object. Once completed, SAVE image AS “Colour Adjustment” to desktop.

6. Adding Colour to blank images The following will allow you to practice using colour in Photoshop as well as the brush or bucket tools - all used for applying colour. Step 1: Use the magic wand or quick selection tool to select an area from the empty page. Step 2: On the final coloured copy - use the eyedropper to sample each colour in order to match the original.

Step 3: Once the colour has been selected, use the brush or bucket tools to fill the corresponding places in the empty page.

Once completed, SAVE image AS “Adding Colour” to desktop.